Thomas F.X. Smith

Thomas Francis Xavier Smith (5 July 1928-31 May 1996) was Mayor of Jersey City from 1 July 1977 to 12 May 1981, succeeding Paul T. Jordan and preceding Gerald McCann.

Biography
Thomas F.X. Smith was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1928, and he criticized Hudson County's cronyism and corruption. He served as Mayor from 1977 to 1981 and attempted to run for Governor in 1981 and for Mayor in 1989. He died in 1996.